Ranking the Premier League signings of the season

The Watford managerial merry-go-round has not quite worked out the way the Hornets had hoped. They are not mathematically down but it would take a miracle for Watford to close the 12-gap between themselves and safety with four games to go. Hassane Kamara, though, has been one bright spot in a difficult season. Despite only joining from Nice in January, the Ivorian ranks 18th for tackles and interceptions combined (106) in the Premier League this season, a metric topped by Brentford’s Christian Nørgaard (162). Kamara has stepped up from Ligue 1 to the Premier League admirably and would be a smart signing this summer for a newly promoted side or any club in need of a new left-back. Rating: 7.02

While the Madrigals don’t talk about Bruno, the Magpies certainly do. Bruno Guimarães has elevated Newcastle’s midfield considerably following his January arrival from Lyon, offering Eddie Howe’s team plenty both on and off the ball. Only Callum Wilson (six) and Allan Saint-Maximin (five) have scored more league goals for Newcastle than Guimarães (four). On top of that, he is second in the Newcastle squad for both tackles and dribbles per 90 minutes this season. The 24-year-old has settled quickly and is the player Howe will look to build his side around when Newcastle go into the transfer window this summer. Rating: 7.06

Aston Villa fans were in dreamland when Philippe Coutinho rocked up at Villa Park in January and he turned in a series of standout displays under Steven Gerrard. Coutinho’s performance levels have dipped after a bright start but, with four goals and three assists to his name, only Danny Ings (12) and Ollie Watkins (10) have been directly involved in more league goals than Coutinho. He has been a success but his